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2 Samuel 23:15-17 (King James Version)
15And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
16And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
17And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.
15And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
16And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
17And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.
Every one is a leader to someone. But great leaders lead by example. They don't just preach it, they live what they preach. David exemplified a leader that led by example. King David's men had seen their leader sacrifice and follow God. They were committed to God, but connected to leadership.
They were so connected that they were willing to sacrifice it all for their leader. But King David was so committed to God's heart, he didn't take advantage of them, but poured the water out.
Now, some might say this act was an act of religion. By King David pouring out the water did not undermine the 3 men nor what they sacrificed. He saw the sacrifice as selfless and their commitment to the cause and their connection to him. He poured it out not to undermine their sacrifice for their leader, but to show them his sacrifice unto the Lord.
Now, some might say this act was an act of religion. By King David pouring out the water did not undermine the 3 men nor what they sacrificed. He saw the sacrifice as selfless and their commitment to the cause and their connection to him. He poured it out not to undermine their sacrifice for their leader, but to show them his sacrifice unto the Lord.
He was leading by example. Just as they sacrificed their lives for a natural King, so did King David sacrifice his life for the true King-Jesus.
Today, lead by example in every area of your life. Refuse to settle but for nothing but God's best in life.
God Bless,
Pastor Mark
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